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as in endured
to come safely through
the cat miraculously survived a two-story fall
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as in lasted
to continue to operate or to meet one's needs
some old-world customs still survive in modern-day America
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Recent Examples of survived
She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren, the company said.
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Anne D'innocenzio, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026
Stenson is survived by his brothers John and his wife Mary, Tom and his wife Mary, Robert and his wife Kristin Callaghan and his nieces and nephews Kaitlin, Christopher, Elizabeth, Jack, Grace, Aidan and Keira.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 4 May 2026
Ukrainian troops pushed back a ferocious Russian offensive last fall, and their cities survived a frigid winter despite a Russian blitz on energy infrastructure.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 4 May 2026
The titular character survived in the end and professed his love to Mary (Rochelle Aytes).
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
His son was wounded but survived.
—ABC News, 4 May 2026
His conviction and sentence have survived multiple challenges.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Conway is survived by his writer wife, Laura Beth Conway, according to Marvel Comics’ tribute.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
He is survived by his wife and young son.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Anne D'innocenzio, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026
Stenson is survived by his brothers John and his wife Mary, Tom and his wife Mary, Robert and his wife Kristin Callaghan and his nieces and nephews Kaitlin, Christopher, Elizabeth, Jack, Grace, Aidan and Keira.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 4 May 2026
Ukrainian troops pushed back a ferocious Russian offensive last fall, and their cities survived a frigid winter despite a Russian blitz on energy infrastructure.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 4 May 2026
The titular character survived in the end and professed his love to Mary (Rochelle Aytes).
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
His son was wounded but survived.
—ABC News, 4 May 2026
His conviction and sentence have survived multiple challenges.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Conway is survived by his writer wife, Laura Beth Conway, according to Marvel Comics’ tribute.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
He is survived by his wife and young son.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for survived
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There have been moments of optimism, flashes of something sustainable, but nothing that has endured long enough to matter.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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How the British monarchy has endured in our Meet The Press Minute next.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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That second-inning at-bat lasted three more pitches.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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The Mesozoic era lasted some hundred and eighty-six million years.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Singh said the man lived alone with his disabled son, who required round-the-clock care and supervision.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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Authorities said Catalan-Torreblanca may have lived near apartment complexes where the attacks took place, warning that there may be other victims or connected cases that lack DNA evidence.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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History belies that interpretation, as prior to the amendment, common law prevailed and all (except Blacks, Amerindians and offspring of diplomats) were regarded as citizens at birth (one of the unenumerated rights of the Ninth Amendment).—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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But first lady Laura Bush prevailed.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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In the last several years, Eventbrite has struggled with profitability, and weathered a slew of headcount reductions.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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The show, which debuted in September 2024, just recently weathered its own storms, pausing production after fellow main cast member Taylor Frankie Paul was allegedly involved in a domestic violence incident.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
3 May 2026
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But the 76ers withstood the punch and took a 55-50 edge into halftime.—
Kyle Hightower,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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American democracy has withstood many forces seeking to destroy it.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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After the Knicks had already demoralized the Sixers three times too many, there was still time on the clock for one more haymaker, one more seismic punch to put Philadelphia, already on the ropes far sooner than its fan base had anticipated, out for good.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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There was evidence of mice where all three of the deceased had worked, and one person had numerous mice in their home, according to the public health office for Mono County, home to Mammoth Lakes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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“Survived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survived. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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